Injury Crash

Waynesville Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Target Lane

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Pulaski County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 7, 2026

Time

2:40 a.m.

Roadway

TARGET LANE at TWIG LANE

Location

Pulaski County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 19-year-old Waynesville man suffered minor injuries early Friday when the vehicle he was driving crashed on Target Lane near Twig Lane in Pulaski County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's online crash report states the crash happened at approximately 2:40 a.m. on August 7, 2026. The driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer traveling southbound at the time of the crash, the report says.

According to the Highway Patrol, the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report and may be updated as officials release further details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Report Assistance: Get help requesting this crash report
Driving Courses: Dismiss a ticket or lower your insurance
Related resources
Legal context
Injury statute of limitations
5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
Wrongful death statute of limitations
3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
Fault rule
Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
Citations
RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
Crash report agency
Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

Nearby coverage

Recent crashes in Pulaski County

More in Pulaski County